In other news at the school, sixth-graders are hosting a movie night to raise funds for Second Harvest Food Bank. Last year's event collected 11,600 meals for hungry Santa Cruz families. For information, call 831-423-0341, ext. 302.

The workshop will discuss the common causes of stress and its effect on parenting, the common causes of disagreements between partners in parenting, ways to take care of yourself and your relationship with your partner, as well as tools to help partners support each other and work as a team.

Thursday ﻿is the monthly Bike/Walk to School Day at Shoreline Middle School, 855 17th Ave. The event is sponsored by Ecology Action. For information, call 475-6565.

SANTA CRUZ

Acoustic jazz workshop set

Musicians are invited to learn improvisation, funk, rock, Brazilian, and Afro-Cuban from Acoustic and electric bassist Dan Robbins, Eddie Mendenhall on piano and Mike Shannon on drums.Robbins is known in the jazz world as a fiery improvisational spirit with a driving backbeat. To learn about, visit www.danrobbinsmusic.com.

Students will learn acoustic and electric bass, plus a variety of solo bass approaches, including the use of loopers and effects. Duet playing also will be featured with plenty of question and answer opportunities with the artists.

The workshop is 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Decar St. Doors open at 6:30. Reservations are not required. The event is free and open to all ages.

The first is at 6:45 p.m. Thursday﻿ while the second is at the same time Jan. 16. The event allows prospective sixth- through 12th-grade students and the community to learn about the school's programs. Kirby touts a rigorous college prep education. To RSVP, visit www.kirby.org/rspv.

WATSONVILLE

PVHS holds information on financial aid

Pajaro Valley High School is holding its Annual College Financial Aid and Scholarship Information Night 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 20 in the school's cafeteria, 500 Harkins Slough Road. All interested parents and students are welcome.

Mount Madonna School is inviting prospective students and their families to learn about its programs Nov. 23.

Nestled on 355 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the school offers small class sizes, a nurturing Montessory-influenced prekindergarten program and college preparatory elementary through high school program with an emphasis on hands-on science labs, outdoor adventure, life skills, world travel, marine biology, mixed-grade mentoring, as well as visual and performing arts.

Scotts Valley High School's drama students will perform a series of vignettes that explore a range of social topics, including bullying, cheating, athletic injuries, sexual orientation and flatulence.

"Second Class" was written by Brad Slaight, directed by Karin Babbitt, co-directed by Kendra Kannegaard, assistant directed by Janine Snyder and Justas Rodarte. It will be presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc.

Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-14 in the Scotts Valley High School Student Union Building, 555 Glenwood Drive. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at www.showtix4u.com.

LIVE OAK

Students collect food for Second Harvest

Green Acres Elementary School students are supporting this year's Second Harvest Food Bank Drive. Canned or packaged food products can be deposited in the barrels sitting in the school multi-purpose room, at 966 Bostwick Lane. The food drive lasts until Dec. 13. For information, call 475-0111.

SANTA CRUZ

Restaurant event benefits for Tierra Pacifica

YOLO Restaurant is hosting a benefit for Tierra Pacifica Charter School on Saturday at the restaurant, 503 Water St.

On that day, 20 percent of food sales during lunch or dinner at the family-friendly restaurant will be donated to the school when patrons mention the Tierra Pacifica fundraiser.

The Santa Cruz Foundation is undertaking an instrument drive of playable band instruments for students in Santa Cruz City Schools.

Music courses have returned to elementary schools. That, plus the growth of the foundation's "El Sistema Santa Cruz" after school orchestra program, means an unprecedented need for musical instruments.

The National Society of Black Engineers group at UC Santa Cruz is teaming up with the Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, at 517 Center St., to offer free tutoring services from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Dec 7.

That day, students can bring their homework or textbooks to the church to get assistance in math, English and/or science-related subjects.

Tutoring will take place in the Fellowship Hall next to the church. For information and a parent consent form, call 423-6388.

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